A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away IPFW Mastodons taking on the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arkansas Razorbacks were listed as -12-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
IPFW Mastodons vs Arkansas Razorbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arkansas Razorbacks sit at 16-16 (15-13 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the IPFW Mastodons are currently 24-10 (21-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Arkansas is 11-17 OU, and IPFW is 20-9 OU.
The Razorbacks - Mastodons odds would favor the Mastodons if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Arkansas is rated No. 155 in the current Odds Shark poll, while IPFW is at No. 41.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Arkansas's No. 47-ranked scoring average of 78.16 PPG, against a IPFW Mastodons defense rated No. 216 and allowing 76.03 PPG. The Arkansas Razorbacks FG% has averaged 44.33% to date this season, less than the IPFW Mastodons shooters have managed so far (46.21% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mastodons were hammered by San Diego State on Tuesday, losing by a 79-55 final at Viejas Arena in college basketball betting action.
The Razorbacks got a huge 33-point effort from Dusty Hannahs but still lost 68-61 against Florida on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.
- IPFW is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of IPFW's last 8 games
- Arkansas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Arkansas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas's last 5 games
- Arkansas is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
IPFW home to Kenyon, Sunday, November 13th
Arkansas at Southern Illinois, Monday, November 14th
